Word Limit

Our Journal is not theme-specific, we welcome submissions from diverse fields of law. We encourage authors to contribute original research that addresses contemporary legal challenges and developments, particularly in areas that are evolving or underrepresented in traditional legal discourse. In recognition of the increasingly interconnected nature of legal issues, HILSR L. Rev. welcomes submissions that adopt an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from other disciplines with Law.

HILSR L. Rev. strongly prefers submissions with the following length limits (inclusive of footnotes):

*Long Article (6000-8000 words): In this category of submissions, the journal expects a detailed analysis of the issue(s) undertaken by the author, to the extent of a detailed analysis of the surrounding legal scenario at domestic and international levels and/or cross-jurisdictional analysis, and concrete conclusions and suggestions (through a reform-oriented research methodology), indicating a specific way forward.

*Short Article (4000-6000 words): In this category of submissions, the journal expects analysis of contemporary legal issues from single or multiple legal perspectives, i.e., a detailed examination of legal developments and/or happenings using single or multiple legal perspectives as (a) basis. In this category, if at all an author attempts to analyze debatable issues, i.e., issues that could be addressed through two perspectives of being justified or not justified, authors are encouraged to employ multilateral perspectives for the purposes of analysis, and then provide a conclusion in furtherance of such analysis.

*Commentary (1500-3000 words): A comment allows the author to critique any recent/landmark judicial pronouncement, legislation or a pending bill. The focus of a comment should be on a relatively recent pronouncement or legislation. If a comment is on a judgment, it shall be called a ‘Case Comment’. If a comment pertains to a Recent Legislation/Pending Bill, it shall be called as a ‘Legislative Brief’.

*Book Review (1500 words): In this category of submissions, a critical review may be undertaken of a book-related to trade law and allied fields, including the issues explored and related arguments of the author.